I was 17 and Got My drivers license. So I started to search for cars. This was what I wanted: A big, powerful, dependable car. So I started to think about either a GM or a Ford. Started searching and found a Mercury Grand Marquis for $700. The car was from Illinois. So it had a lot of rust. Well i loved the ride so I started to invest money into it. Right now I have wasted around 1400 with the purchase of the car. I have rebuild the transmission myself. The reason why I bought this car is to practice my mechanical skill on it. I want to be a Mechanical Engineer.The interior is original. Now I am painting the car and I want it to be a little modern so I am going with flat black. Future upgrades will be to remove the 4.6 and replace it with a carbed 302 engine with an upgraded AOD transmission and with a rebuild differential. I want to make it fast and luxurious at the same time. I really don’t care about the fuel mileage. This is what American cars should be like. That is why I believe that Ford should continue with their panther platform. The picture was of the day I bought it which was on october 11, 2010. The car has around 20 years and it is still running strong. I will never sell this car. It was my first car and will always be my favorite car.